Hollywood To Celebrate Anniversary With Style

Hollywood's monthlong diamond celebration saluting its 75th anniversary continues to sparkle on Saturday with a free concert featuring an array of sounds ranging from classical compositions to Elvis tunes.

The Concert on the Green will be 6 to 10 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Golf and Country Club, 1600 Johnson St.

The concert marks the first time that Hollywood has organized a musical performance on any of its golf courses. Organizers intend for this to become an annual event.

The concert will take place on the fairway, at the 17th hole. Because most of the city's concerts take place inside Young Circle Park, the golf and country club should provide a nice change of scenery, said Dana Klein, who is helping promote the show. Everyone is advised to bring blankets.

"The stage will be lit by a beautiful full moon," she said.

About 2,500 people are expected to attend, Klein said.

Guest performers for the evening will be Elise Richel, a soprano who has appeared with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Juan Pablo Subirana, a Cuban-born classical pianist.

Richel and Subirana will be joined by the Hollywood Philharmonic. There also will be blues and swing tunes by the Famous Larry's, contemporary jazz by Jesse Jones Jr. of the South Florida Friends of Jazz, and oldies hits by an Elvis impersonator.

"Because Hollywood's population is so diverse, its residents and visitors deserved a diverse lineup of talent," Klein said. "Being that this is the first annual concert, we wanted to make sure and cover all the bases."

The concert will have food vendors and activities for children. A preferred seating area will be available for $25 a person. The cost covers a silent art auction, champagne and hors d'oeuvres.

The Concert on the Green is one of several events celebrating the city's anniversary, which falls on Nov. 28. The city has planned activities for most of November, including concerts, a golf tournament and an old-fashioned picnic.